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as in integrating
to make a part of a body or system
they must embody their ideas in substantial institutions if they are to survive
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as in expressing
to represent in visible form
George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear
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Recent Examples of embodying
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, continues to defy time at the World Cup, embodying the finite nature of elite careers.
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Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Torch Song by Alison Saar was inspired by the Statue of Liberty but given a more Chicago flair by embodying the spirit of the city's blues heritage.
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Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
But spending her nights on the casino floor was only Charbonneau’s first step toward embodying Cay, a free-spirited sculptor by day who unnerves Vivan from their first, cinematic encounter.
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Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
Zi is at once intimate and mysterious, embodying the curiosity, generosity, and singular vision that have come to define Kogonada’s work.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
In contrast to their peers, who may never have heard of Elvis, the competitors have dedicated an enormous amount of time and energy to embodying the king's singing voice, mannerisms and style.
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ABC News,
8 June 2026
This initiative is a meaningful and fun way to do just that while also embodying LG’s Life’s Good philosophy.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
To be born male and live as feminine is understood, in certain Hindu frameworks, as embodying that same threshold.
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Vogue,
1 June 2026
Each street-style star on this list boasts their own look, with Bella Hadid embodying that of a Y2K country girl.
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Kelsey Stiegman,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Torch Song by Alison Saar was inspired by the Statue of Liberty but given a more Chicago flair by embodying the spirit of the city's blues heritage.
—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
But spending her nights on the casino floor was only Charbonneau’s first step toward embodying Cay, a free-spirited sculptor by day who unnerves Vivan from their first, cinematic encounter.
—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
Zi is at once intimate and mysterious, embodying the curiosity, generosity, and singular vision that have come to define Kogonada’s work.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
In contrast to their peers, who may never have heard of Elvis, the competitors have dedicated an enormous amount of time and energy to embodying the king's singing voice, mannerisms and style.
—
ABC News,
8 June 2026
This initiative is a meaningful and fun way to do just that while also embodying LG’s Life’s Good philosophy.
—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
To be born male and live as feminine is understood, in certain Hindu frameworks, as embodying that same threshold.
—
Vogue,
1 June 2026
Each street-style star on this list boasts their own look, with Bella Hadid embodying that of a Y2K country girl.
—
Kelsey Stiegman,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodying
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Segregation laws prevented Black students from integrating into Euless schools in 1950.
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Spotify's landmark partnership with FC Barcelona reimagined traditional sports sponsorship by integrating artists directly into the club's global platform.
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Green said data centers could be a hot topic in upcoming elections, as Americans on both sides of the aisle are expressing valid concerns.
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South Florida Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is expressing skepticism over the Cuban government's announcement of sweeping economic reforms that would open key sectors of the island's economy to private and foreign investment.
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Gasparovic falls into the anti-accent wall camp and believes that incorporating one negatively affects the look of a room.
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
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Students from each of DMUSD’s nine schools were honored for their exceptional achievements and contributions, exemplifying the values that inspire the district’s learning community, according to a news release.
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Block, all exemplifying the Kansas City spirit.
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Why are there currently rappers from Orlando and Virginia assimilating mid-2000s NYC litefeet grooves into their sound?
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Perhaps the most difficult part of assimilating into a new community is embracing the unfamiliarity.
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Everything is always red and black, symbolizing desire, of course.
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The flip side • Thank you to Sanford for the lovely bronze sculpture by their library depicting a whimsical scene of children on a bridge of books symbolizing the bridge to education and learning.
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But the study warned of the dangers of personifying these AI tools and treating them as one would a human employees.
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In the 20th century, the scientific community and environmental activists adopted the term Gaia – the Greek goddess personifying the Earth, the mother of all deities – to reflect the notion of the Earth as a living system.
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Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise, Derry's resident killer clown, shapeshifter, and hallucination-manifesting cosmic monster.
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Arctic climate change – manifesting in sea ice loss, permafrost thaw and coastal erosion, among other phenomena – is already causing serious problems for Arctic residents, ecosystems and the rest of the planet.
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“Embodying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodying. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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